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Definition of runner bean

runner bean

Plural:runner beans
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1

A long, flat, edible green pod containing large seeds, harvested from a climbing plant and eaten as a vegetable.

Example

"We harvested a basket of fresh runner beans from the garden to serve with Sunday dinner."

2

A climbing leguminous plant (Phaseolus coccineus) native to the mountains of Central America, characterized by bright red flowers and widely cultivated for its edible pods or as an ornamental vine.

Example

"She built a tall bamboo trellis to support the fast-growing runner beans."

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• Nearby Words

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Runner bean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/runner%20bean
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